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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,360.80, 3,541.20 and 821.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,360.80, 3,541.20 and 821.80 is: 1,232.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,360.80 : 3,541.20 = 821.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,360.80/3,541.20 = 821.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,360.80x = 3,541.20 × 821.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,360.80x = 2,910,158.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,910,158.16/2,360.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,232.70

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